Launch Operations Engineer I/II

Rocketlab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Integrated Operations Engineer I/II to support testing, pre-launch and launch operations for Electron and Photon programs. You will develop procedures, define requirements, and contribute to safe, efficient mission operations.

The role demands a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 2–5+ years of engineering design, test or operations, and the ability to work under pressure while communicating in real time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-5+ years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations.
• Experience and/or expertise with mechanical systems including one of more of structures, mechanisms, propulsion, pressurization, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, instrumentation, or command & control systems.
• Able to maintain situational awareness and real-time communications throughout complex operations.
• Careful work ethic with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Self-driven, motivated, and contagiously positive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct testing, pre-launch operations, and launch operations.
• Define test and operations requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute plans and procedures to efficiently, effectively, and safely conduct testing, operations, and flight.
• Conduct test and operations on-console (while maintaining situational awareness and real-time communications throughout test and operations activities).
• Troubleshoot and resolve test and operations issues in real-time.
• Perform failure investigations and root cause analyses sufficient to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Perform post-test and post-flight data review and analyses.
• Continually improve and streamline integration, testing, and operations.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Systems

Test & Operations

Situational Awareness

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Integrated Operations Engineer I/II to support testing, pre-launch and launch operations for Electron and Photon programs. You will develop procedures, define requirements, and contribute to safe, efficient mission operations.

The role demands a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 2–5+ years of engineering design, test or operations, and the ability to work under pressure while communicating in real time.